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In: Alcohol - Friday, June 18, 2021
Regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 posted to Regulatory Registry
Earlier today, the government posted proposed regulations for the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) on the province’s Regulatory Registry.
The LLCA received Royal Assent in December 2019 and sets out the legislative...
In: Alcohol - Saturday, April 17, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke liquor licence of Family Kitchen, Leamington, for non-compliance
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Family Kitchen located at 73 Erie Street South, Leamington, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has also issued a ...
In: Alcohol - Tuesday, April 13, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Simmering Kettle, Barrie
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Simmering Kettle located at 531 Bryne Dr. Unit B2, Barrie, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has also issued a ...
In: Alcohol - Friday, April 9, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of The South Branch Bistro, Kemptville
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of The South Branch Bistro, located at 15 Clothier Street East in Kemptville, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has...
In: Alcohol - Friday, January 8, 2021
Liquor Reforms to Support Businesses Take Effect (January 1, 2021)
On December 9, 2020, the Government of Ontario amended a number of regulations to support bars and restaurants as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and offer consumers greater choice and convenience, now and into the future. In addition, the AGCO amended some of its policies to provide additional relief and reduce administrative...
In: Alcohol - Friday, December 18, 2020
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Bar Karma, Toronto
Toronto Police charged licensee with failing to comply with ROA order
NEWSThe Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of interim suspension of the liquor licence of Bar Karma located at 512 Queen St West, Toronto, for reasons of public interest and safety.
The Registrar also...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, December 17, 2020
Senate Sports Tavern and Senate South, Ottawa Permitted to Reopen Under Strict Conditions Until Hearing
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has lifted the Orders to suspend the liquor licences of Senate Sports Tavern located at 33 Clarence Street, and Senate South located at 1159 Bank Street Ottawa. The establishments will be allowed to reopen, under strict conditions.
A hearing before the...
In: Alcohol - Saturday, December 5, 2020
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licences of Senate Sports Tavern and Senate South, Ottawa
Licence holders must act with honesty and integrity
NEWSThe Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued Orders to immediately suspend the liquor licences of Senate Sports Tavern located at 33 Clarence Street, and Senate South located at 1159 Bank Street Ottawa, for reasons of public interest and...
In: Alcohol - Monday, November 30, 2020
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Unionville Karaoke Bar, Tengo KTV
Serious consequences for licensed establishments who open contrary to Emergency Orders
NEWSThe Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order to...
In: Alcohol - Friday, October 16, 2020
Ontario announces modified Stage 2 restrictions for York Region
On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced that as of 12:01 am on Monday, October 19, York Region will enter modified Stage 2 restrictions for a minimum of 28 days. These measures align with the public...
In: Alcohol - Friday, October 2, 2020
Ontario announces new public health measures amending capacity limits in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto
On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced that it has amended the ...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, October 1, 2020
New public health measures regarding the sale and service of alcohol
On September 25, the AGCO shared information about changes to the hours of sale and service of alcohol at licensed establishments announced by the Government of Ontario.
The Government of Ontario has made...
In: Alcohol - Friday, September 25, 2020
Ontario announces new public health measures that will prohibit alcohol sales at licensed establishments after 11 p.m.
In: Alcohol - Friday, September 18, 2020
Special Occasion Permits and Auction Authorizations for Private Social Gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto Regions
On September 17, 2020 the Government announced amendments to order O. Reg 364/20: Rules for Areas in Stage...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Notice to Liquor Sales Licensees and Licensed Manufacturers on Permissible and Prohibited Sales Activities
In light of recent regulatory changes to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to clarify certain rules around the sale of liquor to ensure a common and clear understanding among liquor sales licensees and licensed manufacturers.
Liquor Sales LicenseesAs of...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Ontario Taking Additional Steps to Support Hospitality Workers and Businesses during COVID Recovery
The Ontario government is amending liquor laws to provide consumers with more delivery options and allow boat operators with liquor sales licences to temporarily sell and serve alcohol while their boat is docked. These changes, which come into effect today, are designed to support the recovery of workers and businesses as Ontario’s...
In: Alcohol - Monday, June 22, 2020
Sandy's Law sign must be visible in all areas where alcohol is sold and served, including patios
As the Government of Ontario continues to allow more regions to enter Stage 2 of reopening, the AGCO would like to remind those liquor sales licensees who are permitted to open, that in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria to temporarily extend an existing patio or open a new one, licensees are also required to comply with all other...
In: Alcohol - Monday, June 8, 2020
Ontario Extending Outdoor Patios to Allow for Social Distancing During COVID-19
NEWS
The Ontario government will allow restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff once licensed establishments are permitted to fully reopen for business. This action will help support hospitality sector workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
As...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, May 28, 2020
Information for Liquor Sales Licensees Selling Liquor for Takeout or Delivery Along with Food
As part of its broader package of measures to support Ontarians and businesses that have been significantly impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19, the Government of Ontario amended Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) to temporarily allow liquor sales licensees (i.e., licensed bars and restaurants) to sell beer, wine and spirits as...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, May 21, 2020
Licensed golf course clubhouse restaurants can sell alcohol with food takeout orders
The Government of Ontario announced that as of May 16, 2020, some seasonal services and activities are permitted to open, including golf courses. If you are a golf course operator with a liquor sales licensed clubhouse restaurant, you are permitted to sell alcohol with food takeout orders between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Golf...